Chilled Out

Description:

The Chilled Out program is based on the Cool Kids for Teens face-to-face program which helps Australian adolescents manage their anxiety. It is a structured, skills-based program with 8 online lessons combined with 6 therapist-supported telephone sessions. As a user, you will learn to better understand your feelings and anxiety, how to build confidence and learn to be independent. You will also learn problem-solving skills that help you cope when you are upset. There is also a Mentor Workbook available for parents with tips on how to support and respond to anxious teens. 

Service URL:

https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/hospital-and-clinics/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers/online-treatment-accordions/chilled-out-online

Agency Responsible:

Centre for Emotional Health, Macquarie University.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Psychological – CBT.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). 8 lessons

Support Option:

Clinical support. 6 phone sessions with clinical psychologist

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Generalised anxiety disorder.

Target Audience:

Adolescent. 13 to 17 year olds (grades 7 - 12)

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Fee-based. The initial assessment costs $100 and the treatment program itself costs $775

Access:

Closed: Fee required.

Contact Details:

cehc.online@mq.edu.au

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

A Danish translation of the program was tested in a small-scale feasibility trial with 6 adolescents aged 13-16 years. The intervention included telephone support from trained psychologists. Of the 5 participants who completed the program, moderate to large improvements were observed (d=1.54) on the clinical severity of the primary anxiety disorder. Two of six participants were free of primary anxiety diagnosis while three were free of secondary anxiety diagnosis. This shows that the translated version of the intervention may be feasible in treating anxiety symptoms in adolescents. 

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Research paper citations

Stjerneklar, S., Hougaard, E., Nielsen, A. D., Gaardsvig, M. M., & Thastum, M. (2018). Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents with anxiety disorders: A feasibility study. Internet Interventions, 11, 30-40. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2018.01.001